X^2-10x+24

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X^2-10x+24

goformit100 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

This equation can be solved by three methods : factorization, completing square and quadratic formua. Which one would you like to use?

anonymous · Answer

@studygirl97 factor

anonymous · Answer

Ok.
  x^2-10x+24 
 As -6 and -4 are the factors which when added, give -10 and when multiplied, give +24
So,
 x^2-10x+24 = x^2-4x-6x+24
                      = x(x-4)-6(x-4)                            (Taking common from each pair)
                      = (x-4) (x-6)